August 3rd Service

August 3rd, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” and “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of glory, Fill your church with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. In a world that feels loud, divided, and broken, help us be a sign of something new— a people made alive again through Christ. May we live like resurrection is real, and may others see in us the hope and healing that comes from you. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” *HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” - #158 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Come, join and sing! Our God is ruler of all creation. P: Come, stand and praise! Our God is sovereign over all the earth. L: Come, lift your hearts! Jesus, our Savior, has risen from the dead. P: Come, rest your souls! Jesus, our Savior, has defeated sin and death. L: Come, watch and pray! The Holy Spirit is in this place. P: Come, be still and listen! The Holy Spirit will guide us all into worship. L: Come now and worship! Give praise to God, the Father; Jesus Christ, his Son; and the sacred Holy Ghost. Amen. HYMN “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of mercy, we confess that we get caught up in chasing after stuff—more things, better gadgets, cooler experiences. We fill our homes, our schedules, and our minds until there’s no room left for anyone else. We admit that we’ve ignored the needs of others—people who are hurting, struggling, or simply left out. We’ve closed our doors and our hearts when we could’ve opened them wide. Forgive us. Help us stop looking inward and start looking outward. Show us how to use what we have—our time, our money, even our voices—to bring healing, hope, and justice. Make us bold enough to care for people who are hurting, and wise enough to care for this world You’ve trusted us with. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: John 11:17-26 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “The Bond of Love” with “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Colossians 3:1-11 SERMON “Looking Through Resurrection Glasses” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “The Summons” *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Serve the Lord with Gladness”